MESA Program Director
Salary: See Position Description
Closing Date:
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Kentfield - In Person, CA
Description
PRIORITY SCREENING DATE: February 20, 2023
Open Until Filled
All application materials must be received by the Priority
Screening Date in order to be considered during the initial
screening. Applications received after this date may be considered
thereafter at the discretion of the College until the position is
filled. This position performs its duties on both
the Kentfield and Indian Valley (Novato) campuses, so if not
already residing within the Bay Area, the successful candidate must
be willing to relocate.
Applicants should be prepared that, if
selected to interview for a position at the College, interviews may
be held in person or remotely, depending on the District's
needs.
Diversity Statement:
College of Marin strives to embrace diversity in all forms: it
strives to be an inclusive community that fosters an open,
enlightened and productive environment and demonstrates sensitivity
to and respect for a diverse population.
COM serves a county population of approximately 250,000 residents.
Based on 2020-2021 academic year credit enrollment data, the
diversity of students at the college includes greater
representation than the county with regards to enrollment by
Hispanic/Latino (30% of enrollment), Asian (7%), Black/African
American (3%), and Multi-racial (6%) students.
College of Marin does not discriminate in employment on the basis
of, or perception of, race, ethnic group identification, ancestry,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,
physical disability, mental disability, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy,
genetic information, family and medical care leave, military or
veteran status, or prior record of arrest or conviction, and is
subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Civil Rights Act of
1991, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In accordance with Executive order
11246 (as amended), the College of Marin is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
General Purpose:
Under the general direction of the Dean of Math, Science and
Business or assigned administrator, the MESA Program Director helps
underserved and underrepresented students majoring in STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields who seek
to transfer to a four-year institution. The position coordinates
and implements the MESA program with existing support programs and
develops partnerships with four-year colleges and universities. The
MESA Program Director provides a vision and implements plans for
student development, leadership, and curricular excellence; creates
a coordinated program of activities and events to meet the needs of
the current and future diverse student population. This position is
a partially grant funded position.
Nature of Scope:
The MESA Program Director is responsible for strategic planning and
daily management of the MESA program, including planning,
developing, implementing and coordinating program objectives in
compliance with Title III and internal policies and procedures,
overseeing grant activities following defined action plan, tracking
funds, and submitting periodic reports to the California Community
College Chancellors Office (CCCCO). The MESA Program Director
performs a variety of professional, administrative, and
programmatic work in support of assigned programs including serving
as a liaison to district staff, community partners, and outside
agencies.
Essential Functions
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of
the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to
this class.
Plan, develop, and implement MESA program goals, objectives,
polices and priorities, oversee the daily operations of the MESA
center and ensure a student-centered and inclusive
environment.
Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of
service delivery methods and procedures; recommend and administer
program policies, procedures and services; recommend appropriate
service and staffing.
Direct and ensure the reporting, updating, and maintenance of
student records, files, and reports regarding academic progress,
contractual agreements, and program requirements.
Consult with faculty, staff, and administrators to assist in
improved delivery of services to students, promote an understanding
of MESA services, and to build a program of academic rigor.
Develop, schedule, and coordinate student orientation,
tutoring, and study programs, including Academic Excellence
Workshops, career advising, and leadership training; recruit and
schedule guest speakers.
Establish, maintain, and promote a MESA student club or similar
organization to create connections with groups that serve
underrepresented students in math, engineering, and science.
Coordinate with counselor, faculty chair/coordinators, Dean and
other department faculty to cluster students into the same
mathematics, engineering, and science classes as well as labs,
workshops, and discussion groups.
Recruit students from campus and high schools, especially
planning recruitment events at low- performing high schools; track
success of outreach efforts and provide strategic planning for
growth and improvement of outreach.
Establish and maintain communication with four-year
institutions to encourage the formation of a pipeline and pathway
for student transfer; develop, schedule, and coordinate
informational sessions and workshops related to the transfer
process and continued academic success.
Establish a local business and industry council that includes
small and large business industry leaders and potentially
local/state representatives in the college service area; work with
local businesses and industry to provide opportunities such as
internships, job shadowing, field trips, and exposure to the
industry environment
Create a campus-wide council that includes the faculty
sponsors, students, and representatives from relevant
departments/programs that can contribute to the success of MESA
students; solicit feedback and plan for future semesters or renewal
process.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends in the MESA program and
represent the college to attend annual statewide meetings and other
staff development activities related to the MESA program.
Oversee and participate in the development and administration
of the program budgets; ensure program expenditures and cost
estimates are adequately documented and monitored throughout the
program area; review and approve program expenditures; and
implement adjustments.
Prepare and present program outcome reports to Executive
Leadership, Cabinet, Board of Trustee and constituency groups,
community stakeholders, and California Community College
Chancellor's Office (CCCCO).
Direct, supervise and evaluate the performance of staff
assigned to the grant. Participant in the hiring process, train,
counsel, and discipline personnel according to established policies
and procedures.
Foster an environment that embraces equity-minded practices,
integrity, trust, and respect. Support, implement and promote
compliance with the District's Diversity and Equal Employment
Opportunity Plan in all aspects of employment and education;
increase cultural and ethnic diversity in staffing, curriculum,
programs and services.
Plan and recommend resource allocations that support
instructional and student support programs including staffing,
technology, facilities, and fiscal accountability. Design and
recommend student and other services and activities that comply
with and foster advancement of Equal Opportunity policies and
procedures.
In conjunction with senior administrators, faculty
chairs/coordinators, and staff plan for short- and long- range
staffing needs for the department including facilities event
support. Design and recommend equity- minded services, training,
and other activities that foster advancement of Equal Opportunity
policies and procedures.
Engage in participatory governance and be involved with
institutional activities such as program review and strategic
planning. Recommend processes and implement technology to improve
the District's delivery of curriculum, programs and services.
Initiate, direct, design, and conduct applied research and
program/service evaluation projects that support the District's
decision-making, program planning and review processes,
institutional effectiveness, professional development, and grants
development.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements & Desirables
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university,
preferably in mathematics, science, engineering, or a related
field; or equivalent.
At least one year of formal training, internship or leadership
experience related to the administrative assignment.
Demonstrated commitment to equity-minded practices in support
of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and
ethnic backgrounds of community college students we serve and
sensitivity to and knowledge and understanding of groups
historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced
discrimination.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree preferred.
Two years of experience in postsecondary instruction or
counseling/student support services in a college environment.
Two years of experience managing postsecondary and/or grant
programs.
Experience working directly with underrepresented or
disproportionately-impacted student populations.
Successful work experience relevant to oversight of a STEM
Center, learning assistance program, and/or Equity programs and
services.
Bilingual Spanish/English ability, both written and oral.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Community demographics including the needs of economically and
educationally disadvantaged students, age appropriate career
development, and community resources.
Culturally responsive, research-based pedagogical and student
services strategies to enhance student learning and improve student
retention.
Performance indicators for measuring individual and project
success.
Collect and compile data and prepare status reports.
Organization and management practices as applied to the
development, design, and evaluation of programs.
Budget administration and control.
Principles of functional leadership, training, and performance
evaluation.
Culturally responsive interpersonal and communication skills
for organizational effectiveness and team building.
Formal presentation skills to diverse audiences.
Preparation of professional reports and correspondence.
Principles of student recruitment, retention, and orientation
programs.
Recordkeeping techniques.
Skills and Abilities to:
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of assigned
staff.
Develop and implement grant objectives.
Prepare comprehensive summaries, reports, and detailed program
evaluations.
Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of
action.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Work effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff,
administrators and community groups.
Conduct and facilitate meetings effectively
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to
complete the following:
In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof
of eligibility to work in the United States.
Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance.
California Education Code, Section 87408.6 requires persons
employed by a community college in an academic or classified
position to submit to a TB risk assessment developed by CDPH and
CTCA and, if risk factors are present, an examination to determine
that he or she is free of infectious TB; initially upon hire and
every four years thereafter.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: All Marin Community College District
(MCCD) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through
state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109).
Employment with the MCCD requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath
to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster
Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work
as ordered in the event of an emergency. For more information,
please see the MCCD
Emergency Operations Plan.
Candidates applying for positions with the Marin Community
College District may be disqualified from consideration should
their conviction history not meet the standards established under
the California Education Code.
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The following documents must be attached to your application in
order to render it complete. Use the Attachment Type indicated in
parentheses when making your attachments.
Cover Letter (cover letter)
Resume (resume)
Transcript conferring Bachelor's degree or showing whatever
coursework you have completed and are using as the basis for your
application as described in Requirement #1, above.
(transcript)
STATEMENT: Please provide a
response to the following prompt (one page maximum): College of
Marin's commitment to educational excellence is rooted in providing
equitable opportunities and fostering success for all members of
our diverse community. Practices and outcomes related to diversity
and inclusion are vital measures of institutional excellence.
How have you approached understanding the point of view
of colleagues from diverse backgrounds? How would you contribute to College of
Marin's effort of enhancing diversity in a meaningful
way?
Supplemental & Salary Information
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the
essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly
required to talk or hear, in person, via video conferencing, and by
telephone; sit, walk and stand; use hands to handle, feel or
operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and
perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is
frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability
to adjust focus.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly
required to use written and oral communication skills; read and
interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve
problems; observe and interpret situations; use math and
mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret people and
situations; learn and apply new information and skills; perform
highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with
frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
Employees work under typical office conditions subject to
frequent public contact and interruption and to intermittent
exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion.
The employee may be required to travel to locations other than
assigned work site.
CLASSIFICATION & RETIREMENT PLAN
The MESA Program Director is a Classified administrative position,
in compliance with all applicable sections of the California
Education Code and related statutes.
Classified
adminstrative
employees
are also members of the California Public
Employees Retirement
System
(CalPERS), to which the member
contributes up to 8% their reportable compensation
on a monthly basis.
SALARY INFORMATION
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Grade: Management Level 2
Full Salary Range: $106,368 - 134,832
annually.
Starting Salary Range: $106,368 to $113,784
annually (Step 1 to Step 3). Background and experience will
determine placement. Normal entering step is Step 1.
Please refer to the Management Salary Schedule on our
Human Resources
web site for detailed information.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications must include the documents listed in the Required
Documents section to be rendered complete; incomplete applications
will not be accepted. Screening will begin after the priority
screening date. Applicants selected to interview will be contacted
to schedule an interview appointment with the screening committee;
however, applicants will be notified of their status, either way,
following the screening. Candidates forwarded by the committee
following the first interview may be invited for a second
interview. Regrettably, College of Marin is not able to offer
reimbursement for travel to interviews at this time.
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